Major Wu laughed, his laughter tinged with sarcasm, "Very well, Mr. Ling is indeed straightforward. My purpose is actually very simple. Number Ten has been poisoned by you, and I want you to hand over the antidote."

Ling Zhenfei had guessed correctly, it was indeed about the Half Moon Powder. "So that's how it is. If you had said so earlier, it wouldn't have been an issue. Of course, I can give them the antidote, but why should I?"

Seeing Major Wu at a loss for words, Ling Zhenfei continued, "As assassins, they should have been ready to face death after failing their task. At that time, they had already lost their fighting strength."

"First, I did not throw them off the cliff, and second, I did not call the police to send them to prison. Instead, I let them go. And now, here you are, asking me for their antidote. Things are not that simple."

Before Major Wu could speak, Fang Zhi, who had been standing by, had already spoken, "Ling Zhenfei, watch your tone. Do you know who you are talking to?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed. "It doesn't matter who I'm speaking to, my response will always be the same. This is my attitude, and I, Ling Zhenfei, will not be bullied by anyone."

After hearing this, Major Wu suddenly stood up from his seat, "It seems like you are looking for trouble, Ling Zhenfei."

Ling Zhenfei, showing no sign of weakness, also stood up, "The truth is, I don't want any trouble, but everything has its principles. It was you who tried to assassinate me, and you were the ones who lost. Now, you are acting aggrieved as if all the good things should be yours."

Major Wu's expression turned icy, with a faint flow of Northern Spiritual Energy around him, "Ling Zhenfei, I will only ask you once, will you give the antidote or not?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed again, "It seems like you are prepared to make a move. To tell you the truth, if you want me to hand over the antidote, then show me some sincerity. I've already told Number Ten that I want the Qiu Long Whip Technique in exchange."

Major Wu was furious, rage filling his eyes. Ling Zhenfei could feel the rise in Northern Spiritual Energy around him, as it reached the latter stage of the Zhiyi Boundary, an immensely powerful level.

"You dare speak to me like this, you must be tired of living," Major Wu glared at Ling Zhenfei as if he was looking at a dead man.

Ling Zhenfei's eyes contained a cold smile, utterly unafraid of Major Wu's formidable power, and he still spoke with a smile, "What, knowing you're in the wrong, you want to start a fight? I, Ling Zhenfei, am ready at any moment."

Ling Zhenfei was also gathering Spiritual Power in preparation for Major Wu's sudden attack. Major Wu was in the latter stage of the Zhiyi Boundary and was significantly stronger than him.

If it came down to a mere contest of power, Ling Zhenfei would definitely be no match for Major Wu, but he had Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists, whose might was formidable enough to perhaps match Major Wu.

"Are you also at the strength of the Zhiyi Boundary?" Major Wu was surprised to see Ling Zhenfei's Northern Spiritual Energy climbing.

"Indeed, I am at the Zhiyi Boundary. So even if we do fight, it is not certain who will win or lose," he responded confidently.

Major Wu's triangular eyes widened, "I haven't seen many at the Zhiyi Boundary around here. Well then, today I will make a move and entertain you for a bit."

As Major Wu spoke, Northern Spiritual Energy surged wildly around him, especially between his hands where it was abundant, even starting to wildly swirl. Then, he moved and threw a punch directly at Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei was aware that Major Wu was testing his strength. Since Major Wu was naturally stronger, he could not afford to underestimate him. His hands were already prepared with Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists as he punched back.

Bang!

Their fists clashed, instantly causing Spiritual Power to burst forth. Between their hands, it was as if an energy shock wave had formed, spreading out in all directions.

Yet neither of them moved an inch, merely their clothes and hair fluttered in the blast of Spiritual Power.

Immediately after contact, they both retreated to their original positions.

"Impressive, lad. I only used a mere third of my Spiritual Power just now. Take this palm strike!"

Major Wu spoke and, with a sway of his figure, launched another palm strike at Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei had long been prepared and met the attack head-on with the second punch of the Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists.

Bang!

As their fists and palms collided, Northern Spiritual Energy burst out. Neither of the two moved an inch, only the burst of Spiritual Power between their fists and palms intensified slightly.

"Not bad, your strength is indeed commendable. It's understandable why Number Ten was defeated by you," Major Wu said as he retracted his technique and returned to his original place, his eyes filled with admiration.

Ling Zhenfei knew that Major Wu had not tapped into his full potential. Those at the Zhiyi Boundary wouldn't rely solely on Spiritual Power if they were taking a fight seriously.

Ling Zhenfei replied with a smile, "With his level of strength daring to make a move against me, don't you think he should be punished?"

Originally expecting Major Wu to attack again, Ling Zhenfei was surprised when Wu instead burst into laughter.

"What you said is correct. Failure in a mission should indeed be met with punishment. However, your blatant insult to the Qiu Long Whip Technique and the Killer Building is where you erred," Wu laughed.

At this, Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, unable to recall when he ever insulted the Killer Building. He had never heard of such a place before, let alone denigrated it.

As for the Qiu Long Whip Technique, he had always held it in high regard, which is why he wanted to obtain it for study, far from any intention of insult.

"Mr. Wu, concerning the Killer Building and Qiu Long Whip Technique, although I am a Martial Cultivator, I am not from the cultivation circles, and so I have never heard of the Killer Building's name, much less insulted it," Ling Zhenfei explained.

"Regarding the Qiu Long Whip Technique, I was once trapped by it and know how formidable the Formation and whip technique are. I am full of admiration for the creator of the technique, which is why I offered it in exchange for the Antidote. How could that be considered an insult?" he added.

After listening to Ling Zhenfei, the expression on Major Wu's face froze, and he seemed to have realized something. At this moment, Fang Zhi said from the side, "Boss, could it be that Number Ten was lying?"

Major Wu nodded and addressed Ling Zhenfei, "Mr. Ling, my man came back and said that after his assassination attempt failed and you discovered him, he insulted the Killer Building. They were so indignant they decided to confront you directly."

"After using the Qiu Long Whip Technique, you broke through the Formation and, supposedly, insulted the technique repeatedly. Is this true?" Wu asked.

Upon hearing this, Ling Zhenfei understood instantly. The person known as Number Ten had been lying.

Anger flashed across Ling Zhenfei's face, "Mr. Wu, I think your men aren't telling you the whole truth. It's true that your man's assassination attempt was discovered by me, but I let your men go at that time. But what did your men do?

"They actually, out of greed for money, decided to launch a direct attack on me, using your Qiu Long Whip Technique no less. Although I broke through the technique, I have great admiration for it."

"It was out of this admiration that I proposed to exchange the technique for my Antidote. He Dalong can testify to all of this. You just need to ask him, and you'll know the truth."

After hearing this, Major Wu was visibly enraged, slamming his palm onto the surface of the water.

Boom!

The lake surface was struck by the Spiritual Power, causing an explosion that sent water splashing everywhere. The fish in the lake were blasted into the air, indicating the immense power behind the palm strike.

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